Pittsburgh Electric Dog Fence Reviews
A large percentage of our new business comes from referrals. Check some of them out below. We are very proud of them...!
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What a Value!
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I didn’t have a pet fence installed; my daughter and son-in-law had me sit at their house while they were at work and had one installed. That’s what happens when you are retired; your kids’ think that you need to be kept busy. With a background in engineering and construction I get all these type of “hey dad can you be at our house today while "xyz" happens” type of requests.
I usually get to have input on what type of product to get and who will be doing the work. But sometimes they can’t wait while I do all the research. So, this particular request was: we are having it done tomorrow and all you have to do is give access to the house. I knew the general principles about electric pet fences and had watched during the summer while my neighbor had one put in. It took the Large Franchise about 2 hours to install. They left a pretty bad scar on my neighbor’s lawn with their quick and dirty install. My neighbor told me that they paid over $2000 for the fence. I was concerned about my daughter spending that much since she had a larger perimeter than did my neighbor. When my daughter told me that their fence was going to cost them a lot less; well, I didn’t know what to say…. could they have actually found someone to do the same quality job for that much less? The answer is YES and then some. Pittsburgh Pet Fence did a most thorough job at my daughter’s house. They took 6 hours to install the system, test it and give me a training session with the dog. |
They spent extra time digging the trench by hand, and cinching the ground to make it look nice which allows less scaring of the lawn instead of using a powered trenching machine. They added protective conduit around the pet fence wire in areas where the homeowner is likely to do edging work. They crossed the concrete driveway by removing the old cracked (ugly) bituminous expansion material and after placing the cable in the groove; they re-caulked the joint using a quality exterior caulking material and did so in a most meticulous manner to insure an attractive final product. Ed, the owner of Pittsburgh Pet Fence, did the work and all I can say is that I have found someone who is as meticulous about things as I am.
So, how can someone spend more time, do a quality installation and offer such value? They own the company and do the work themselves; they do not have to pay a franchise fee; they care and they are craftsmen; they don’t try to do 2 or 3 jobs a day and most of all you can tell that they enjoy doing what they do. As a final note, Pittsburgh Pet Fence’s dog collar’s use “common sense” batteries which costs much less than the proprietary batteries used by the large franchises which cost $60 per year per dog. The fence works fine, the dog is trained and my kids get two thumbs up on this choice! - Martin N. (Coraopolis, PA) |
Class Act Company
Just a quick note to let you know what a pleasure it has been to do business with a "Class Act Company" and professional people at every level. After spending 40 years in the retail and wholesale trade working with contractors of every ilk and size, I was very pleased to come across/find a business that does it right at every turn, cares about the work they do and the customers they serve. I cannot tell you how many times I have called a contractor wanting to do some business and did not even get a return call and if and when they did call back it was days later. Not the case with you folks at Pittsburgh Pet Fence. The owner answers the phone, gives you a competitive quote (same day in my case) without delay, explains the whole process in detail even an old guy can understand, shows up on time to do the job, an install crew who are articulate, polite, patient that do journeyman/master work and I felt good about letting them in my home for the inside work that needed done. Then there is Ed who comes to explain the whole Invisible Pet Fence process again, trains the owners and then trains the pets. I have two dogs. A rescue 9 year old female Marley and a 14 week old mostly Golden female named Ripley. Dogs took to Ed right away and I liked his method, patience & manner. I liked Ed. I lost a dog to a garbage truck once and decided I wanted a fence to protect these dogs and keep them close to the house when I let them out. I made the right decision in choosing Ed and Pittsburgh Pet Fence. I am going to the trouble of writing this to let folks know it is appreciated when the job is done right! Thank you again. - Mike Warnelis (Upper St. Clair, PA)
Best Money we Ever Spent on our Pet
Best money we ever spent on our pet! Back in April, we moved into a new home and my dog took this as the neighborhood was his to take over. He had no sense of boundaries and daily I found my self chasing him down the road and thru the neighbors yards. The previous owners of the home had a pet fence installed but we did not have a collar. After speaking to the supplier they previously had on the phone they gave me a price of how much it would be for the collar and training classes. OMG! The system and wires were already installed!!! Not to mention, you had to replace batteries every year, $66 a year! I did some investigating and this is when I found Pittsburgh Pet Fence. I called and spoke with Ed (As I was chasing my dog 6 houses down the road), frustrated!!! Ed told me he could come out the next day. I wanted to call back the other place to compare with Ed's. Basically they could not meet let alone beat his price and services. What blew my mind is when I told this other company that Pittsburgh Pet Fence had rechargeable collars and I would not have to fork out $66 a year extra he laughed at me! Of course I had to ask why he chuckled... He told me there was no way they could make rechargeable collars. What??? I asked. He said it was not possible. OMG! I asked if he had a cell phone? Or a rechargeable flashlight? How about rechargeable power tools? Simply enough... I am now the one that is laughing! And the neighbor across the street -who has this well known company... Well lets just say the entire neighborhood hates when his dogs collar needs new batteries! Also, Ed only had to come to my house ONCE, to set up, show us the system and show us how to train our little guy. The other company wanted to come out three times (of course for a service fee of $350). We got our equipment back in April, it works and it recharges! We were a bit nervous because he is a very small dog, but once he got that jolt he quickly learned and is so incredibly happy with his new found freedom and we are so happy to have a sense of security! I highly recommend this to any and EVERY pet owner that does not have a fence. Our friends also have a Chihuahua that was out of control and wanted to roam the neighborhood, she was hesitant because he was so little but once they seen how our dog was so obedient to the boundaries, she purchased one and also swears it was the best thing she could ever do for her dog! You may think its a bit expensive but give the "well known" pet fence a call... you will see how reasonable Ed is, and how cheap it is compared to a vet bill or how heartbreaking it is when you lose a pet due to not protecting them with a simple solution. - Lisa-Noelani & Rob (North Huntingdon, PA)
You Made the Process Easy...
"Hello Ed, Thank you so much for the great service you provided installing our Pet Fence and getting our dog started with his training. You made the process so easy from generating a quote (which was extremely reasonable), to scheduling and installing. Working with you was by far a better experience than I had with a different system, in another state. You were very patient with our dog and provided me with good tips and instructions. Ozzy was already learning his boundaries by the time you left and it was a pleasant and easy experience. Thank you so much!"- Pam Dobrowolski (Freeport, PA)
Best Investment I've Made for my Dogs!
Just wanted to let you know the underground fencing is the best investment I've made for my dogs. I didn't have to wait weeks to have it installed, it was within 3 days. Ed and his helper arrived on time and within a few hours the fence was in. Ed himself introduced the dogs to the fencing. A few days and the dogs got the idea, easy-peasy. Since the initial installing my dogs have been shocked maybe two to three times. That's better than getting hit on the road, and I don't have a fence that has to be maintained, by painting or wood repairs. The only negative thing is it don't keep other animals out, but being a country person I would miss my deer and turkey's. Thank you so much Ed, it's been a pleasure. - Scherie Hopwood (Georgetown, PA)
It has Made My Life Easier...
I purchased the electric fence from Ed at Pittsburgh Pet Fence and it is the BEST investment I have EVER made!!! I just absolutely LOVE it. I have a 3 year old boxer/pitt mix and he just loves running through our yard. I followed Ed's instructions on training my dog Cash on the electric fence and it works great! I never have to worry about him leaving the yard no matter what!! We get groundhogs, deer, rabbits, and squirrels in our yard every day and Cash will only chase them as far as his boundary will allow him to go. It doesn't even matter if someone is walking their dog down the road, he just sits and watches them walk past!! I can do all my yard work and not have to worry about him running away, it is just wonderful!! I would tell everyone who has a dog to invest in the Pittsburgh Pet Fence, it has made my life a lot easier, and I feel safer knowing that Cash will not leave our yard!!! - Kelly Lonzo (Trafford, PA)
Ed Was Like the Dog Whisperer...
Ed came out to the house within a couple of days to do my estimate. He was thorough and pointed out decisions that I needed to make about how the wiring would work. He was very helpful. He spent some really good time with my dog, who is a golden/collie rescue dog and very timid. Ed was like the Dog Whisperer. She warmed up to him immediately and she doesn't do that with anybody. It was a good sign. The implementation went very well. I live on a corner lot in Mt. Lebanon and have the tricky layouts of close neighbors, mature landscape, lots of trees and it was a pretty difficult layout based on what Ed said. They did a great job and any place where the wiring needed to have extra attention (across concrete, up brick walls, behind benches etc.) were handled very professionally and done with precision. I was very pleased. I think there is an advantage that the owner estimates, gets to know your dog, does the implementation with his team and trains your dog. Lots of continuity and he can make suggestions about how to make the transition easier based on his knowledge. Thanks Ed very much. - Caren Tobin (Mt. Lebanon, PA)
It Simply Couldn't have Gone Better
Ed gave us a quick estimate over the phone and was incredibly easy to get a hold of and always returned calls promptly. He installed the underground wire on approximately .6 acres, and he installed the receiver in our garage. After that was all prepared, he gave us a training session on how to use the equipment, and he gave Frankie (our Boston Terrier) his first training session. As all the others have stated, it simply couldn't have gone better. Ed is about as perfect a contractor as they come. He was professional, a perfectionist, and he truly cares about your dog's well-being. I wish I could find more Ed's for all my home repair or construction needs! - Michele LaCarte (Monongahela, PA)
Highly Recommended and Affordable!
I researched pet fencing systems for two years before contracting with Pittsburgh Pet Fence. I knew the problems many dog owners experienced and could see the difference with Pittsburgh Pet Fence. Ed is the owner and operator - unlike the major brand shops, it is his name and reputation his customers depend on. He carries a variety of alarm systems for different breeds and owner needs. Customers directly benefit from Ed's ~20 years high tech computer networking experience. He "hardens" the installation using heavy gauge, thickly insulated cooper wire and weather proofs any spliced wires. Ed is a hard core dog lover, one of the reasons he does this work, and is great working with owners. Another difference to appreciate - after installation, other than marker flags you may not be able to tell where the fence was laid because he's meticulous with cutting into your lawn and with cleaning it up. He taught me how to begin training my dog Joey with the collar, walking the perimeter with him associating the warning tone with the marker flags. I needed a lot of coaching here as Joey was accustomed to going AWOL on whimsy. Ed always spoke with me by phone and answered my emails/messages in the following weeks of training. We did well. Our receiver collar is re-chargeable, I've noticed some neighbors stopped using their systems just because the replacement batteries are too expensive. An added convenience of not having to take the receiver apart to replace the battery. In the end, I saved hundreds of dollars with a Pittsburgh Pet Fence, bought a fence with higher quality materials, installation, and service. We continue to save on not having to purchase batteries. Wish I installed it earlier, would have saved Joey & I all of the AWOL problems. Do your homework and compare other services, but don't waste time. If you're putting hours into this project I'd recommend contacting Pittsburgh Pet Fence. Highly recommended and affordable. - Geoff Tolge (Fox Chapel, PA)
The Installation was Very Precise...
We have to admit that we were a little dubious about the cost/benefit of installing an electric fence and unsure of how it would effect my husbands meticulous landscaping, etc. Ed was wonderful to deal with and his installation was very precise. He patiently hand cut the ground through our landscaping so that you honestly couldn't tell where he had been. He was friendly and clearly had both the needs of our dogs and families as well as consideration for our neighbors. We can't say enough about how much we appreciate Ed's knowledge and commitment to make sure that we were satisfied. His prices are far lower than the competition and he stands behind his work. Over all, we would have to say that this fence system has been well worth the investment.
Our dog is a 15 month old lab mix who is a rescue and had pretty significant separation anxiety to the point of needing medication. Since the fence install and training a month ago, we have noticed a vast improvement in his behavior and think that being able to be independent in the yard versus being tied out has really helped to calm him to the point of being weaned off his medication. We were really impressed! I don't normally write reviews, but our experience with Ed and Pittsburgh Pet Fence was above and beyond anything we could have hoped for and I feel compelled to let others know about how pleased we are! - Lynn Schrott (Mt Lebanon, PA)
Our dog is a 15 month old lab mix who is a rescue and had pretty significant separation anxiety to the point of needing medication. Since the fence install and training a month ago, we have noticed a vast improvement in his behavior and think that being able to be independent in the yard versus being tied out has really helped to calm him to the point of being weaned off his medication. We were really impressed! I don't normally write reviews, but our experience with Ed and Pittsburgh Pet Fence was above and beyond anything we could have hoped for and I feel compelled to let others know about how pleased we are! - Lynn Schrott (Mt Lebanon, PA)
The Cost of his Installation was less than HALF of the Cost!
We just moved into our house in November and there as an existing underground pet containment fence installed by the previous owner. My wife and I wanted to hook this up for our dog, but the previous owner took the collars and equipment with her when she left. We were astonished on how much the "name brand" fence company wanted us to pay for them to come out and just hook up their equipment to our existing wires. After researching more, I thought about possibly buying used equipment and trying to do the install myself.... until I found Pittsburgh Pet Fence on Google. As soon I talked to Ed, I was relieved that I wouldn't have to do that. A few days later, Ed came out and installed his equipment, located (and flagged) the existing underground fence,and gave our dog (and us) a training lesson. The equipment that he installed for us has been working great so far. I really like the fact that the collar is rechargeable, which will save us a decent amount of money each year on batteries, in addition to the fact that the cost of his installation was less than HALF of the cost I was quoted by the other company! The equipment also has a replacement warranty and will be either replaced or fixed by the manufacturer if there are any problems in the future. Ed is very knowledgeable of the equipment, easy to deal with and is great with dogs. Since the installation he has even called a few times to see how the training is going. We will definitely call Ed if we ever have any problems or additional needs! - Scott Fazzone (McMurray, PA)
I would call him again in the blink of the eye!!!
We had a couple other estimates for in ground dog fences and a few were SO astronomical it left our heads spinning. We called Ed and he gave us an estimate over the phone and was able to come out and take a look at our property (and then even install the fence too) before the other companies could even get us on their schedule. Ed was polite, professional and not at all the pushy 'up sell' type. We have had fences at our other homes so we knew exactly what we wanted, and thats exactly what we got. They were efficient, organized and very detail oriented. If we ever leave this home, I would call him again in the blink of the eye!!! Major points - the rechargeable collars with this system are very convenient, the machine they used to install the cable left VERY minimal scars on the ground and after a few weeks it was practically not even visible, Ed is polite, straight forward and trust worthy, price compared to competitors was better by a hundreds (and better than the 'big name' competitor by over $1100!!!). Fore! - Sean and Chrisa G. (Ross Twp, PA)
This Fence Truly is a Lifesaver!
THANK YOU!!!! I just wanted to say how thankful we are! In January 2011 you placed an invisible fence in our yard. This invisible fence is the reason we were able to keep our dog. Claire, a 2 year old blue tick coon hound, is very energetic and needs to be able to burn off her nervous energy. After I had my son I was unable to walk her daily and she started to become wild and unbearable. She also started becoming jealous of the baby. She hated being outside on a lead and would bark nonstop. After the fence was placed and 2 weeks of training, she is the PERFECT dog! She spends most of the day lounging outside and doesn't want to come indoors! She loves chasing bunnies and never goes through the fence! And she is calm and relaxed around our son, who is now 1 and chasing her around, as well as company. Thanks again so much!! This fence truly is a life saver! - Sarah Dietz (Ross Township, PA)
5 Stars from Our Family!
Lucy is doing great! Our experience with Ed and Pittsburgh Dog Fence was positive all the way around. The installation was smooth and was completed quickly. I had thought I was going to lose my mind trying to house train our dog on a leash 50 times a day. Within one week, Lucy was off her leash with supervision in our yard! Within two weeks, we could just open the door and let her out. Freedom for all! We had one bump in the road when Lucy was fearful of a side of our house after being corrected. Ed stopped by the next day and taught me how to retrain her and comfort her to realize where she was safe. If you are considering this type of fence, I would highly recommend Ed and Pittsburgh Dog Fence. 5 stars from our family! Thanks Ed! - Katie S. (Mt Lebanon, PA)
Absolutely, Amazing Difference in my Life!
I wanted to take the time to share with you what an absolutely, amazing difference my life has been since you installed my electric dog fencing system for my pups! As you know I have two large, male Akita pups...As excited as I was when I first got them, after just a few short months of having them I was distraught with the thoughts of having to find safer, better homes for them. I was having an extremely difficult time trying to contain them in my yard and train them inside and outside of the house. I went to several fencing companies to find just the right fence to contain them as well as keep my property from the "prison type" appearance with the height of the fence I would have needed to contain the pups. To no avail, I thought I was going to have to give them up until I called you!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!! Before the invisible fence I started to have feelings of regret for having purchased the pups in the first place. I was sad yet exhausted. It seemed to be one fail after another with the training and the containment. After you installed the fence I LOVE MY PUPS!!!! The training was easy and I am elated that I can not only enjoy my pups, but feel confident that they are safe & disciplined! They truly are an absolute joy...not easy to say about two 115 pound, 10 month old pups!!! I cannot thank you enough! - Roberta E. (Brentwood, PA)
Message from Rocco ...
Dear Ed, Didn't realize what was really going down on April 10th, when my Daddy introduced me to you. I was confused when you unloaded all of your equipment and started working around my yard, but my Daddy assured me everything was o.k. From where I stood, it looked like you were very organized, professional, and thorough. But you still found time to play with me and be my friend, even though I am a Pit Bull. I hope we can play again soon! I had no clue what you were doing and wondered about all of the white flags that you were putting in my yard. What could these mean to me? In a few short hours (almost a day in dog time) I soon found out. You took the time to train my Dad, who then trained me. I now understand that this fence is my friend and is for my own protection. My Mommy and Daddy do not have to worry about me running away or getting hit by a car. I did try to run across the street, and did try to go over to my neighbor's house, but I have since learned to stay behind those white flags! My Mommy and Daddy seem very happy now and play with me much more often. I can run all over the property without being on a leash or sit on the porch and watch Daddy cut the grass. I even go to the bathroom by myself! I like the option and the privacy. This new freedom sure beats being in the kennels at the animal shelter where I first met my Mommy and Daddy. They were nice enough to adopt me and really care enough about me to have this fence to protect me. Thank you very much. Rocco - Marion and Mark Kusajtys (Hookstown, PA)
Thank You!
Sonny is doing great today! I let him run around all day with the leash and he had so much fun! He didn't try to escape and there were multiple distractions: people walking by with their dogs, a dog visiting the neighbor with the 2 Vizsla's, a deer down in the backyard that ran into the woods, and the other neighbors working in their yard with the mulch. Thanks for stopping by and helping me with Sonny! - Josie McGuirk (Whitehall, PA)
